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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,277.70, 1,324,916.55 and 218,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,277.70, 1,324,916.55 and 218,429.70 is: 327,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,277.70 : 1,324,916.55 = 218,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,277.70/1,324,916.55 = 218,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,277.70x = 1,324,916.55 × 218,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,277.70x = 289,401,124,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,401,124,541.54/883,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,644.55

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